Ukraine War & Missiles: President Zelensky says Ukrainian long-range strikes hit oil refining and logistics targets across Russia’s Moscow region and beyond, naming systems including “Pelican,” sparking debate over what it is and how far it can reach. Carpathian Eight Summit: Zelensky’s new C8 format—Ukraine plus Austria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Serbia with EU involvement—wrapped in Bukovel with talk of security, energy, logistics, and investment. Slovakia–NATO Tensions: Prime Minister Robert Fico again claims Western politicians are trying to provoke NATO–Russia conflict and says Slovakia won’t send soldiers “because of some Article 5,” while the wider EU debate continues. Bratislava March for Life: Thousands gathered for Slovakia’s National March for Life, with church leaders calling for protection of life and a complete ban on surrogacy. Culture & Film Industry: Cottbus’ East-West co-production market (coco) picked its 28th lineup, with 63% female directors and projects from 17 countries. Sports & Ethics: UCI bans Slovak cycling performance head Ladislav Demko for 10 years over ethics-code breaches tied to harassment and psychological abuse allegations. Entertainment Spotlight: Netflix’s Stranger Things returns with new episodes, but the franchise’s 10-year streak on top charts is reportedly broken. Food Buzz: West London’s Napoli on the Road is named the world’s No. 1 pizzeria in 50 Top Pizza’s 2026 global ranking.